A NASTY rumor about Hollywood legend Tom Cruise terrified fans this month as reports of his death circulated.
What happened, and was the actor in any danger?
Why is ‘Tom Cruise dead’ trending?
AFPFans were shocked to hear rumors that the beloved ‘Top Gun’ actor had died[/caption]
A Facebook post began circulating in early March 2023, claiming the actor had passed away on March 8.
The post read: “At about 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday (March 08, 2023), our beloved actor Tom Cruise passed away. Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962 in Syracuse.
“He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
The page, titled “RIP Tom Cruise”, attracted over a million likes, with fans sharing an outpouring of grief.
On March 9, representatives of Tom Cruise confirmed the actor was in fact, alive and well.
What have Tom Cruise’s fans said?
His fans initially shared their grief for the star.
Before the page was taken down, many shared their love for the star online.
Some others questioned the report, as no other news sites had reported on his death.
When did the hoax start?
The hoax began around March 7, 2023, when a Facebook page was created in “memory” of the actor.
The Mega AgencyThe heartthrob is alive and well, much to the relief of his fans[/caption]
